The crew has also reported about a structure that appears in a brown colour. This is special as from Earth we can only see the bright grey and white structures. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

From window 3 the crew can see now the crescent of the Earth and a full visible moon together. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

In 1 hour and 40 minutes the crew will lose contact to Earth and in 11 hours and 30 minutes the closest approach to the moon will be reached. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew will later see an eclipse and a partial eclipse that is only visible from the moon. They will use the chance to observe the sun's corona. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

At the same time Venus, Mars and Mercury will stand close to the sun. The crew will also try to find them with their naked eyes to help manuell navigation for future Artemis astronauts. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #Europe #Space #science

We can now already see regions on the moon that are not visible from Earth. With these two pictures we want to say good night and will continue our live coverage early in the morning. Photos: NASA TV #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #Europe #Space #science

The Orion spacecraft with it's crew has successfully passed the the radio silence period behind the moon. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

In a few minutes the sleeping period for some crew members starts. In less than 3 hours they will reach the closets approach to the moon. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The toilet system is still under monitoring according to the mission status page. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The Download of the images and audio files from last nights observation has begun. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew sleeping period has begun now. The whole sleeping period will take around 9 hours. Not all crew members are sleeping at the same time. At least one astronaut will always be awake. In around 2 hours the closest approach to the moon will be reached. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #Space

Today Artemis 2 passed the closest approach on the Moon and the farthest distance from Earth on the Mission. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The moon observation period also finished today. The Return trajectory burn was also already completed today. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The splashdown of Artemis 2 will be in the night from Friday to Saturday, around 0:20am CEST. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

New Artemis 2 mission videos are online on our #PeerTube platform. Video 1: videotvlive.nemethstarproductions.eu/w/aqMRViKqpX... Video 2: videotvlive.nemethstarproductions.eu/w/9za2pNuHsb... #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #Europe #Space #science

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New Artemis 2 mission videos are online on our #PeerTube platform. Video 3: videotvlive.nemethstarproductions.eu/w/2T1hxF2u4b... Video 4: videotvlive.nemethstarproductions.eu/w/sVnSCHNkiB... #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #Europe #Space #science

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The Artemis 2 solar panels have been constructed at Airbus in the Netherlands. The ESM (The European Service Module) has been mainly constructed in Bremen, Germany. The module is the life boat for the Artemis program. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #ForwardToTheMoon #Europe #Space #science

Photo: NASA TV #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Currently the crew prepares to film themselves on an exercise session. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Till now, the Artemis 2 mission is a full success and will be bring human space travel a great step forward and humanity closer to return to the moon permanently. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew's exercise session today is their last exercise session before returning to Earth. As of tomorrow the splashdown preparations will start. The cabin has to be prepared and splashdown procedures are been prepared. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #ForwardToTheMoon #Europe #Space #science

Currently the splashdown is planned for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:05am CEST. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Just a few pictures taken by the Artemis astronauts. Image Credit: NASA #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

An optical audio and data connection is under test now. The optical, laser based, transmission system allow much higher data bandwidths as the typical radio frequency system. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The optical connection is successfully established. The ground station receives 4k data. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The 4k video stream has been received at the ground station but the transmission to the control room in the Johnson Space Center didn't work. They looking for the error. But for the moment you can say, that laser communication works from Orion to the ground station on Earth. #Artemis2 #Moon #Space

Artemis 2 has completed the radiation shield test. The splashdown preparations of the crew are starting in the next few minutes. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The view on Earth from Orion cameras. Around 2 hours until splashdown begins. Photo: NASA TV #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Before splashdown, the Orion capsular separates from the European Service module which remains in the Earth orbit. The separation from the ESM will be in around 2 hours and 2 minutes. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #Europe #Space #science

Two crew members, Commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover, are already in their suite and in their seats. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Orion will splashdown in the Pacific ocean. The weather is on "go" for later recovery of the astronauts. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew will be recovered from Orion around 45 minutes to an hour after splashdown. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew communication has been switched back to satellite communication instead of the Deep Space Network. We are around 25 minutes away from European Service Module separation. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #Europe #Space #science

The heat shield of the Orion capsular has been modified and renewed compared to Artemis 1. When the capsular will enter Earths atmosphere the angle will reduce pressure on the heat shield and a faster landing process is planned. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #Europe #Space #science

Orion capsular has successfully connected to the GPS system. The thruster fire test was also successful. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

We have a successful separation from the European Service Module. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

We are 35 minutes away from splashdown and 2 minutes away from the thruster burn to bring Orion in the right position to enter Earths atmosphere. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The crew confirms a good look at the European Service Module. The trajectory correction calculations upon had been processed by the ESA. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

The thruster burn was successful. The flight path angle of Orion is in the parameters. The last position change was successful. #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science

Short after re-entry a communication blackout is expected. The blackout will last for 6 minutes and is caused by ionized plasma around the Orion capsular during re-entry #Artemis #Artemis2 #NASA #ESA #Moon #WeAreGoing #ForwardToTheMoon #OrionCapsular #SLSrocket #ReturnToMoon #Europe #Space #science